.....FALLING TO YOU .....

Chapter TWO -A Turn

I was a bit nervous at the moment may be it was my first time meeting a person to discuss such a sensitive topic or perhaps it was the looming truth I had to reveal – that I wasn't ready for any of this.

Suddenly, he cleared his throat and met my gaze directly. A soft smile played on his lips, almost leaving me breathless. "You look beautiful just the way you are," he complimented me.

I pursed my lips in a thin line, caught in a dilemma. Should I thank him for the compliment, or apologize for the inevitable rejection? Guilt gnawed at me, the thought of hurting his feelings held a heavy weight on my chest.

I was about to part my lips to spill the beans.

But,he Intrupted me...as"i am  sorry " He turned his body away, gazing out at the city view.

I was surprised at the moment where I was about to appolize him but-here It looks a bit strange.Confusion clouded my face as I stared at him.

"I think you deserve someone better than me," he sighed, biting his lower lip.

"What?" I stammered, completely shocked.

"I don't want to hurt your feelings," he explained. "Arranged marriages aren't my thing, and honestly, I don't want to get married right now. I have dreams to chase first. But my parents forced me into this, leaving me with no choice."

A sincere apology washed over his face as he shook his head. "I truly apologize, but I only found out this morning that I had to meet someone today. I could see the genuineness in his  eyes."

Just as I  offered my own apology, a genuine smile spread across his face, a flicker of excitement replacing his earlier gloom. "Really?" he asked hopefully.

Actually, yes," I admitted. "I was forced into this meeting too. I've been nervous since the beginning, wondering how you would react..." I trailed off with a sigh.

Relief washed over him. "That's great!" he exclaimed. "I never thought it would be this easy. Thank goodness!" He let out a relieved chuckle.

"So, if you're okay with it, I can leave early," he suggested with a sigh of relief.

"No, you're not leaving!" I declared.

He jumped slightly, startled by my sudden outburst. "Wha... what do you mean?" he stammered.

"I mean, if you leave now, my mom will try to set me up with someone else immediately," I explained. "Please, stay for a while longer. I'd really appreciate it."

He smiled at me, a tinge of pity mingling with his expression.

My gaze narrowed slightly. "Okay, okay, that's fine," he conceded. "Honestly, I don't have much to do these days anyway. Plus, I don't have many friends here, so it's no problem."

"Here?" I questioned, raising an eyebrow. "Don't you live here?"

Hey haven't you checked my profile he asked.

Nope..I replied .

That's fine,to be Frank I too haven't.

We both chuckled, the tension easing a bit.

"So, you haven't answered my question yet," i said with a playful frown.

"Right," he began. " I live in the States. I'm here for my sister's wedding. My dream is to settle there and build my own company," . "But, my parents are afraid I'll find an American girl and never come back again. They want me to take over the family business and stay in India. The rest, well, you can probably guess how I ended up here."He trailed with a deep frown.

"Wow," i exclaimed, "you sure know how to pack a lot of information into a short amount of time! You're practically a walking storybook." I playfully rolled my eyes and smiled.

He nervously rubbed his neck, a blush creeping up his cheeks.

"What about you?" he finally asked.

"There's no real point in getting to know each other if we're not meant to be together, is there?"

"But I'd be bored," he countered, his pout undeniably adorable.

I couldn't help but smile. "Alright, fine. Listen then. I'm not ready for any of this – arranged marriage, marrying a stranger... Bla bla bla " I rolled my eyes with a  deep sigh.

He watched me intently, a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"What?" I raised an eyebrow.

"Nothing," he chuckled, "you just look really cute and funny right now."

"Thanks," I replied with a light laugh.

Suddenly, a voice interrupted our conversation. "Excuse me, ma'am?" It was Sheela

We both whipped our heads around to see Sheela approaching us. "Excuse me, ma'am," she began apologetically. "There seems to have been a misunderstanding. He wasn't the one you were supposed to meet." Her voice trembled as she spoke.

Confused, I questioned her gently. "What do you mean? Please, explain clearly. There's no need to be nervous."

"Actually, ma'am," Sheela mumbled, her voice barely above a whisper, "the person you're supposed to meet is waiting for you at your table."

My jaw dropped in surprise, and I exchanged a bewildered glance with the man beside me.

"Yes, ma'am," Sheela confirmed, tears welling up in her eyes.

"It's okay, Sheela," I reassured her calmly. "Don't cry."

Meanwhile, another assistant arrived. "Sir," he addressed the man, "the young lady you were supposed to meet has been waiting at the actual reservation for a long time."

The man  looking like a dejected puppy.

I asked Sheela to excuse us for a moment, explaining that we'd follow them shortly. As they left, I requested some refreshments to be supplied for those two who were waiting at our tables.

The man groaned and ran his fingers through his hair. "Oh daman," he muttered. "What do we do now?"

"Don't worry," I assured him. "I'll figure something out. First, tell the woman you're supposed to meet how you feel. If things work out, great! If not, we'll find a solution together."

His eyes lit up with excitement. "Really? You promise?" He seemed a bit childish, but I smiled and decided to roll with it.

"Promise," I said, holding out my pinky finger in a playful gesture.

He hesitated for a moment, then chuckled and linked his pinky with mine. "Okay, deal."

We both approached our separate tables with newfound confidence. Luckily, they were positioned close together, just a few feet apart, allowing us to easily eavesdrop on each other's conversations. He was even seated directly across from me.

We exchanged one last glance before turning to greet the people in front of us. With a shared sigh, we reassured each other that everything would be alright and then focused our attention on those seated across from us.

Let's see what turn it was going to take .stay tuned.

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